- Supply chain disruptions
- Water usage increase in Kimcheon factory due to new equipment instability in 2023.
- Need for improved biodiversity conservation efforts.
Yuhan Kimberly
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Yuhan Kimberly disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 191.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 165.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 26.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 639.7K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
191.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 165.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 26.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 639.7K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 191.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022 | 192.7K tCO2e |
| 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 | 192.8K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 201.9K tCO2e/year |
| 2019-01 to 2019-12 (including Q2 2020 results) | 202.4K tCO2e/year |
| 2013-01 to 2013-12 | 166.2K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 17.4% compared to 2015 (target: 25% by 2030)
- Achieved 30% recycled plastic content in plastic packaging (target: 50% by 2030)
- Reduced glue usage in tissue paper production by 368 tons, resulting in 75.4 tCO2e emission reduction.
- 95% of sales from sustainable products (target by 2030)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce water consumption by 40% by 2030 (compared to 2015)
- Reduce waste by 30% by 2030 (compared to 2019)
- Achieve 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 (compared to 2015)
- Achieve 50% reduction in petroleum-based plastics by 2030 (compared to 2019)
- Achieve 50% recycled content in film packaging by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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